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Swedish food – Låt oss äta! (Let’s eat!)

2024-02-232024-02-23 by Mary
A collage of Swedish food

In Stockholm, Mary gained a true appreciation for Swedish food. This week she writes about her favorite dishes…and shares two recipes.

Categories European recipes, Food, Sweden Tags Stockholm 13 Comments

Stalking the Wild Malasada

2023-05-142023-02-18 by Mike
A plate of freshly cooked malasadas. Delicious!

When our search for malasadas – a delicious Portuguese pastry – came up short, Mary got creative and made some.

Categories European recipes, Portuguese Recipes, Recipes Tags Lisbon 17 Comments

Holy Ghost Wine-and-Spice-Braised Beef

2023-09-112022-05-26 by Mary
The Holy Ghost Wine and Spice Braised Beef

Mary found a recipe for Holy Ghost Wine and Spice Braised Beef, a delicious dish with a fascinating history.

Categories European recipes, Food, Portugal, Portuguese Recipes, Recipes Tags Cascais 11 Comments

I Say “Lunch”, They Say “Lanche”

2023-05-142021-12-03 by Mary
Our lanche dishes

Who cares what you call it? Let’s eat!

Categories European recipes, Food, Memorable Meals, Portugal, Recipes Tags Porto 8 Comments

Camarâo com Queijo de Cabra – Shrimp with goat cheese

2022-12-142021-07-14 by Mike

A delicious Portuguese meal you can make at home!

Categories European recipes, Food, Portugal, Recipes 14 Comments

Slow Cooker Goulash with Scallion Knödeln

2020-02-10 by Mike
A bowl of goulash with a scallion knöedl

We made a rich, hot goulash that is perfect for a cold winter night. It’s paired with knödeln – Eastern European boiled dumplings.

Categories European recipes, Food, Recipes 2 Comments

Bûche de Noël – A Yule Log Cake

2022-12-082018-12-25 by Mike
The bûche de Noël is a cake made in the shape of a Yule log.

The bûche de Noël – a yule log cake – is a delicious and fun addition to a holiday gathering.

Categories European recipes, Food, French recipes, General, Recipes 9 Comments

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